Housekeeper, Casual, Mississauga, ON
Company
Compass Group Canada
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
21 days ago
Via
via Compass Group Canada Careers
Job Description
Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.
How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for performing light cleaning duties that maintain the establishment in a clean and orderly manner.
As a Housekeeper, you will:
• Clean and disinfect areas and items such as surgical procedure areas, washrooms, operating room tables, stretchers, vents, interior windows, walls, glass, doors, and mirrors
• Strip, wash and make beds; collect and fold linen
• Damp mop hard floors and auto scrub as needed
• Check all primary areas, lobbies, stairwells, elevators/escalators, and mezzanines and clean as required
• Vacuum carpeted areas and complete carpet extraction as needed
• Remove all garbage from resident/patient rooms and common areas
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and personnel information
• Maintain a safe environment at all times (e.g. use of wet floor signs)
• Perform duties according to health and safety guidelines
• Report all injuries and hazards to the supervisor immediately
• Responding to emergency cleanups as required
About you:
• Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in healthcare, hotel or commercial cleaning, is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage heavy workload.
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job, including requirements to lift up to 20 pounds
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How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for performing light cleaning duties that maintain the establishment in a clean and orderly manner.
As a Housekeeper, you will:
• Clean and disinfect areas and items such as surgical procedure areas, washrooms, operating room tables, stretchers, vents, interior windows, walls, glass, doors, and mirrors
• Strip, wash and make beds; collect and fold linen
• Damp mop hard floors and auto scrub as needed
• Check all primary areas, lobbies, stairwells, elevators/escalators, and mezzanines and clean as required
• Vacuum carpeted areas and complete carpet extraction as needed
• Remove all garbage from resident/patient rooms and common areas
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and personnel information
• Maintain a safe environment at all times (e.g. use of wet floor signs)
• Perform duties according to health and safety guidelines
• Report all injuries and hazards to the supervisor immediately
• Responding to emergency cleanups as required
About you:
• Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in healthcare, hotel or commercial cleaning, is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage heavy workload.
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job, including requirements to lift up to 20 pounds
"
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in Ontario as of 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the general minimum wage for cleaning staff in Ontario is $17.75 per hour effective January 1 2026 with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 44 hours weekly. Cleaning staff in unionized building services must receive this rate plus vacation pay of 4% on gross earnings.
What work permit is required for international applicants seeking cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, international applicants need a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with a Labour Market Impact Assessment approved before January 2026. Processing takes 8-16 weeks and requires proof of job offer from a Canadian employer registered with the program.
What education and experience are needed to qualify for cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, no formal education is required but applicants must demonstrate 6 months of paid cleaning experience within the last 3 years. Safe food handling certification is mandatory for roles in healthcare or food facilities starting 2026.
What documents are required when applying for cleaning staff jobs through Service Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, applicants must submit a completed SIN application, valid passport, and two references from prior employers dated within 12 months. A current police vulnerable sector check issued no earlier than 6 months before the application date is also mandatory.
